Square Top Mainsails, our most advanced model, dominate Grand Prix racing worldwide. The square top profile provides highly efficient progressive twist, reduced mast tip vortex and optimized sail area distribution. North designers precisely balance sail camber with head width while accounting for specific mast bend characteristics and target sailing conditions. All sail elements work together, including membrane modulus, batten stiffness, and batten configuration – resulting in finely controlled airfoil performance.
Standard features
Rule Optimized Roach Profile
Optimized Gaff Batten Angle
1 or more Full Length Battens
RBS E-Glass Tapered Battens*
Exclusive Tie in Batten Adjusters
Hard Braid Luff Rope
Cunningham
Adjustable Leech and Foot Cords
Loose Foot with Integral Foot Shelf
Exclusive Teardrop Corner Reinforcements
Stainless Steel Rings
Racing Trim Stripes
Nylon Twist (Leech) Telltales
Yarn Flow (Horizontal) Telltales
Class Insignia
Sail Numbers and Country Code
Certified Measurement
Drawstring Sail Bag
Optional features
Reef Points
Carbon Battens
Simple Luff Slides
Custom Luff & Batten Car Systems
Overhead Leech Cord
Spreader Tip Patches
Custom Graphics
NPL RENEW
RENEW, a North Panel Laminate, features alternative bio-based and recycled raw materials. Developed for cruising boats up to 45 ft, RENEW is the start of an important shift in sailmaking towards more sustainable materials that maintain the performance and longevity expected from North Sails.